What can we learn from Cuba’s Successes in Combating Illiteracy at home & abroad? And from Women’s Leading Role?

Tuesday, June 14 | 4 pm & 7 PM: What can we learn from Cuba’s Successes in Combating Illiteracy at home & abroad?

Hear Luisa Campos, Director of Cuba’s Museum of Literacy, & see the inspiring film “Maestra,” a short documentary on how young women teaching in Cuba’s historic campaign against illiteracy not only made Cuba one of the most literate nations, but also were empowered themselves. “This film brought tears to my eyes. Thank you. It is beautiful.” — Alice Walker, Writer, Peacemaker, Pulitzer Prize Winner & Author of “The Color Purple.” See the trailer & more info at http://www.maestrathefilm.org/

How To …

Help youth succeed in school and life! The start of the school year offers many opportunities to volunteer. Volunteer Milwaukee, a service of the Nonprofit Center, features a calendar full of events for volunteers, both one-time and ongoing.